Senate panel debates Clark void election in Montana
The Senate privileges and elections committee held a long session on Clark's disputed seat. Debate centered on whether to press resolutions declaring Clark's election void, with strong support from Turley and Pettus while seeking to avoid a procedural trick. Protests from Gorhamth and questions about appointment powers and prior precedents framed the discussion as Clark prepares to submit credentials and enter the chamber.
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Gov Smith Protests Clark Appointment Revelation
Governor Smith today sent dispatches from Butte to Senators Clark Chandler and Frye protesting and revoking actions related to Clark's appointment revealing a political clash over Senate committee leadership and privileges.
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Governormith
Here
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Washington Senate debates post office funds and Confederate aid
May discussions in Congress cover the pneumatic tube item in the post office bill, with supporters Chandler Mason Carter Wellington and critics Allison Hale Tillman Lodge Walcott. A Confederate soldiers’ claim bill passes the House despite Civil War sums being altered, plus Gage moves to redeem 2 percent bonds to trim surplus. A Brooklyn rescue story follows about a boy saved from a wires incident with crowds, a passerby hero, and a saved reception at McGurk's.
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Spriggs names Clark to fill vacancy amid fraud claim
Lieut. Gov Spriggs announces Clark’s appointment to fill the vacancy created by his own resignation and says he also named Martin Maginnis of Helena to fill another vacancy. He cites alleged collusion and fraud tainting Clark’s appointment.
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Reeves Confesses in Havana Postal Fraud Case
Havana reports deputy auditor W H Reeves confessed at midnight and handed over 4500 dollars tied to services prior to departure. Investigators anticipate recovering more, with totals estimate between 100000 and 125000. General Wood disputes inflated stamp print claims from Muncie and notes corroboration needed before action.
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Jail Breakers Escape From New Brunswick Prison
Six tramps in Middlesex county jail formed a pyramid to reach the 12 foot ceiling and cut a roof hole on Wednesday night. The chain gang members, each with two to three months remaining, climbed out with bed clothes used as a rope and then scaled the jail wall to the yard.
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Middlesex County
Proclaimed Philippine Proclamation Circulates in Manila
A document said to be issued by Aguinaldo and dated May 4 from Polillo island circulates in Manila. It claims the McKinley commission acted without Congress and cannot deal officially. It urges Filipinos to keep arms, resist promises, welcome the commission, and seek liberty and independence.
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Polillo
Philippine Islands
Malay Archipelago
Luzon
McKinley
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Commission
Cuban Duties On Cotton Goods Retained At Old Rates
A Washington despatch reports that the treasury department approved retaining Cuba's old duties on cotton goods. The action reflects Colonel Bliss's recommendation and is tied to revenue needs for the Cuban government. Traders express disappointment at no tariff revision, urging modification before it takes effect. John C. Eames of H. B. Claflin Co. advocates a policy change to boost American cotton exports to Cuba.
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H. B. Claflin Co
Baby McGrath Of New York Shows Early Grit
Three year old Baby McGrath living on West Houston street amazed relatives after riding the elevated with his aunt. The infant, born to shine as a circus performer or steeple climber, is already suspected of remarkable nerve and spirit for his age. His adventures suggest a promising future career.
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Brooklyn
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New York
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Gee
New York School Lectures Expand Free Education Program
The New York Board of Education launched free evening lectures for workers after a 1888 act funded by 15,000 dollars. About 500 lecturers, 50 lantern operators, and 35 to 40 local superintendents coordinate in centers across the city. Topics span physiology hygiene physics history political science and natural and social sciences with emphasis on American history and civic government.
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American jockeys win at Gatwick Spring meeting
London May 18 The two Reiffs swept the Gatwick Spring meeting securing early wins. Scotch won the Champney Plate for Rich ard Croker. Lel on Goden Horseshoe took the Bonaiay. J Rieff rode Luteia to win the Alexandria handicap. Stole colt with Sloan captured the Worth Stakes. Ashdown selling handicap went to Half Caste ridden by J Reiff. Mart Plate dead heat between Eileen Violet and Royal River. stakes divided.
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Say, Pa, What Is an Adult, According to a Child
A child asks about adulthood and a father answers in plain terms. The exchange humorously contrasts youthful curiosity with adult responsibility as the boy probes what it means to be grown. The lines capture a family moment and a gentle lesson about maturity.
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Boston and Merrimack Street Train Schedules 1899
Corrected to October 2 1899 the timetable lists departure times from Merrimack Street depot for Boston Lawrence Salem Haverhill Newburyport Amesbury Portsmouth Exeter Dover Rochester Alton Bay Somersworth Augusta Bath Waterville Lewiston Bangor St Johns Montreal Quebec and other destinations. It notes Sunday and weekday runs with numerous times and special routes on steamer connections. References indicate express and special via multiple lines.
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Jonespore
Machiasport
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